Ark Kings Academy
URN: 137578 • Birmingham B38 9DE
Overview
- Name
- Ark Kings Academy
- URN
- 137578
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caz Brasenell (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01214594451
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shannon Road, Birmingham B38 9DE
Summary
Ark Kings Academy is an all-through academy located in Kings Norton, Birmingham, catering to children aged 3 to 16. The school aims to foster character development alongside academic achievement, with a vision to help every student thrive in life, education, and future employment. The academy has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted across all areas, including Early Years Foundation Stage, Quality of Education, and Leadership and Management.
The curriculum at Ark Kings Academy is designed to be engaging and aspirational, ensuring that students build knowledge progressively throughout their school years. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a variety of enrichment and extracurricular activities to enhance student learning and personal growth.
With a current enrolment of 795 pupils and a capacity of 1,080, Ark Kings Academy serves a diverse community, with 68.3% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to raising aspirations and providing the skills necessary for students to succeed in higher education and the workforce. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about its offerings and community involvement.
The curriculum at Ark Kings Academy is designed to be engaging and aspirational, ensuring that students build knowledge progressively throughout their school years. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers a variety of enrichment and extracurricular activities to enhance student learning and personal growth.
With a current enrolment of 795 pupils and a capacity of 1,080, Ark Kings Academy serves a diverse community, with 68.3% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to raising aspirations and providing the skills necessary for students to succeed in higher education and the workforce. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about its offerings and community involvement.
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Nearby alternatives
- Starbank School (65.2)
- Washwood Heath Academy (59.8)
- Ark Victoria Academy (55.2)
- Waverley School (54.2)
- Waverley School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1080
- Pupils
- 795
- Boys
- 390
- Girls
- 405
- FSM %
- 68.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 795 | 390 | 405 | 1080 | 68.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 800 | 418 | 382 | 1080 | 70.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 894 | 454 | 440 | 1080 | 74.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 894 | 454 | 440 | 1080 | 74.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 914 | 478 | 436 | 1080 | 69.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 827 | 416 | 411 | 1080 | 63.20 |
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